Public Health Intelligence Analyst

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Northumbria NHS Trust

Public Health Intelligence Analyst

£35k - £43k

North Shields

In office

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Public Health Intelligence Analyst to join the Northumbria Public Health Team.

The Public Health Team in Northumbria work closely with the Trusts Information Services and system wide partners to tackle health inequalities for our Trust patient population. The post holder will have the analytical skills and knowledge to make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area. The post holder will be required to produce and communicate public health information to a range of audiences.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Public Health team working collaboratively with the Information Services Team, clinical and non-clinical services and wider system partners.

The successful candidate will make effective use of available health and care data to support the Trust to ensure we influence the way data information is used in policy and strategy development.

They will be required to collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences.

The post holder will have the ability to work with competing demands and appropriately manage their work priorities and actively undertake professional development. The post holder will require excellent communication and will be required to liaise with key personnel within the Trust, working with the teams to develop capability and understanding of public health and health inequalities data.

Candidate will possess a first degree in relevant topic or equivalent related experience or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS and / or healthcare systems is desirable.

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, and flexible individual with the ability to work on his/her own initiative. The post holder will be required to work Trust wide initially based at North Tyneside General Hospital and Cobalt, with blended working arrangements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· To make effective use of available health and care data and provide data analysis and interpretation which improves our understanding of the needs of the population within the Trusts catchment area.

· To collect, analyse, interpret and present varied and complex public health related intelligence / data to a wide range of audiences, in ways that are accessible, meaningful and appropriate for use and which take account of confidentiality requirements and statistical robustness.

· The post holder will support the Public Health Intelligence Specialist in the collation of public health performance data, including reviewing and updating of the public health teams Interactive Monitoring Tool (IMT).

· To analyse complex data employing statistical tests, methods and techniques in the production of information and develop information reporting solutions

· To undertake and respond to ad-hoc enquiries and requests for information including assistance and advice to colleagues/partners on data sources and data collection.

· To contribute to the development of Public Health policy/strategy.

· To undertake research, audit and evaluation as required and in accordance with service standards.

· To advise colleagues on the undertaking of surveys, research and best practice.

· The post holder will work with the wider system to contribute to increased understanding of the health of local populations supporting needs assessment, priority setting, business planning, monitoring, audit, research and evaluation of services.

· Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive information to managers and clinicians (including presenting and explaining complex reports at Trust meetings, as required).

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

· Candidate will possess a first degree in relevant topic, e.g. epidemiology, Public Health, statistics or equivalent related experience or evidence of equivalent experience plus additional specialist knowledge acquired through training and relevant experience to degree level or equivalent. Knowledge of NHS and / or healthcare systems is desirable

· Working knowledge and experience of Business Intelligence software and application to a range of public health issues and functions

· Knowledge and expertise of statistical techniques and methodologies and best practice.

· An understanding of health inequalities and the social determinants of health

· Strong knowledge of and experience using statistical packages to perform analysis

· Ability communicate with clinicians and managers in the need for and use of highly complex and sensitive specialised information about population health and health inequalities.

DESIRABLE

Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent experience in public health and epidemiology

If you think you have the skills and motivation to succeed in this role we are keen to hear from you. Informal conversations or visits to our team from interested parties are strongly encouraged.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level in a numerate subject/public health/epidemiology and /or relevant experience, equivalent to post-graduate degree level

Desirable criteria

Post-graduate degree and/or equivalent experience in public health and epidemiology

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to convert health data into information with minimal supervision including data quality control, analysis and dissemination

Knowledge of public health policy and an understanding of health inequalities and the wider determinants of health

Experience of producing and communicating public health information to a range of audiences

Desirable criteria

Experience using a business intelligence platform e.g.: PowerBI,

Advanced competencies in Microsoft Excel

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Culture overview

One of the best performing NHS organisations in England and an organisation that supports its staff and focused on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients. We offer flexible working with great additional benefits open to all employees with access to training. Everyone has a voice with a keen eye to nurture innovation that can come from any employee.

Employee benefits

30 Days Holiday

Childcare Vouchers

Company Car

Cycle To Work

Flexible Hours

Flexible Working

Free Parking

Laptop

Pension

Phone

Wellbeing Programme